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Does A Popping Sensation Experienced In Knee Require A Serious Treatment?
I felt a pop in my upper right theigh when doing the splits now it hurts to stand walk and sit did I tear something do I need treatment? It hurts all the way down to my inner heal and especially on the back of my knee but there is pain throughout my entire right leg.
Fri, 20 Dec 2013
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The popping in the joint if it is not associated with any pain is a harmless finding. This can happen due to pressure changes in the joint or a decrease in joint lubricants.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The popping in the joint if it is not associated with any pain is a harmless finding. This can happen due to pressure changes in the joint or a decrease in joint lubricants.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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